Anise Cake

Anise cake! Today, I’m here to talk about a delicious sweet and spicy dessert, perfect for any occasion!

Now, I know what you might be thinking, Anise? Isn’t that the thing that tastes like black licorice?” Yes, my friends, it is. And I can hear some of you groaning already – I know that black licorice is not everyone’s cup of tea. But hear me out! This cake is different.

Now, I know Anise is not the first flavor you think of when thinking about cakes, right? We are more used to chocolate, vanilla, carrot, and so on.

Anise, for me, has always been a flavor I adore. When I was younger, my grandmother would make me an anise tea every time I got sick and add it to our loaves of bread and koulouria/bagels.

It brings back so many happy memories of tasting Anise, so why not include it in a cake too?

This Cake

The anise flavor in this cake is subtle, not overpowering. It adds a depth of flavor that is hard to describe – a little bit sweet, spicy, and earthy. And when combined with the cake’s tender crumb, it’s a match made in dessert heaven.

This anise cake recipe is foolproof. Simply mix everything together, bake, and enjoy. You don’t even need to use your mixer.

This is what I do with my cakes now. I mix all the ingredients in a big bowl and bake. The cakes come out so nice and fluffy, much better than when I used the mixer to mix everything.  

The recipe calls for a few simple ingredients – flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and of course, Anise. It’s a classic recipe passed down through generations, and for good reason – it’s delicious.

One thing I love about this cake is that it’s versatile. It’s perfect for a fancy dinner party, but it’s also great for a casual get-together with friends. And it’s a cake that everyone can enjoy, whether they’re a fan of Anise or not.

So, if you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something new, give this cake a chance. Who knows, it might just become your new favorite dessert. And if not, well, there’s always chocolate cake.

Anise Cake

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Serves: 14-16 Prep Time: 10min Cooking Time: 45min 45min

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 3.7/5

( 19 voted )

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup hot milk
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 3 tsp aniseed
• 1 tsp cinammon
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• a pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1
Heat the milk until it starts to boil. Remove from the heat.

Step 2
In a pestle and mortar, add 2 tsp of aniseed. Grind that as finely as you can. Add it to the milk to infuse

Step 3
In a bowl, add the sugar and oil. Mix well using a hand whisk. Then add the eggs and mix some more.

Step 4
Add the leftover aniseed you didn't grind (whole seeds) in the sugar, oil, and egg mixture. Also, add a pinch of salt and the cinnamon.

Step 5
Preheat the oven to 180C.

Step 6
Sift the flour and baking powder and add it to the bowl alternating with the infused milk. Mix until all the ingredients have been nicely incorporated.

Step 7
Oil or butter your cake tin. Sprinkle the sesame seeds in and add the cake mixture.

Step 8
Bake for 45 minutes or until nicely golden.

Enjoy!